Dr. Peter Miller's area of specialization is adult nephrology. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Miller studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. He is conversant in German. He is professionally affiliated with Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and Seton Northwest Hospital.

Dr. Sonali Birewar is an adult nephrology specialist in Cedar Park, TX and Austin, TX. Her education and training includes medical school at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Nagpur University and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Dakota. The average patient rating for Dr. Birewar is 5.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Birewar accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Birewar has received the distinction of Recognized Healthgrades Physician. Dr. Birewar (or staff) speaks Marathi and Hindi. Her professional affiliations include North Clinic, The Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC), and Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Dr. Birewar welcomes new patients.

Dr. Raymonda El Khoury is a physician who specializes in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult nephrology. Clinical interests for Dr. El Khoury include kidney problems. She takes several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Dr. El Khoury attended medical school at Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences. She has received the following distinction: Teaching Award. She is professionally affiliated with Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and Seton Northwest Hospital.

Dr. Margaret Cook sees patients in Austin, TX. Her medical specialty is adult nephrology. Dr. Cook is rated highly by her patients. She is affiliated with North Clinic, The Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC), and Seton Healthcare Family. She takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. Dr. Cook is open to new patients. After completing medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Cook include: Good Pick Up Award and Peer Recognition for excellence in diagnosis and patient care.

Dr. Kartik Pillutla is a pediatric nephrologist. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Pillutla include prenatal consultation, hypertension (high blood pressure), and kidney transplant. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and 'Specially for Children. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Pillutla trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for residency. He accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel.

Dr. Elia Saadeh's specialty is adult nephrology. Patients gave Dr. Saadeh an average rating of 5.0 stars out of 5. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, and more. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center. He has received the following distinction: Austin Monthly Top Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with The Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC) and Seton Healthcare Family. Dr. Saadeh's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Paul Nader is a specialist in adult nephrology. He works in Austin, TX. He is professionally affiliated with Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and Seton Northwest Hospital. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Nader takes. He attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors.

Dr. Amsalu Erko is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Seton Smithville Regional Hospital, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and Seton Northwest Hospital. He attended Gondar College of Medical Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Erko is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, and more.

Dr. Alyssa Riley is a pediatric nephrologist in Austin, TX. Her areas of expertise include the following: glomerulonephritis, hypertension (high blood pressure), and renal (kidney) biopsy. She is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Riley studied medicine at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Riley completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic. She is professionally affiliated with Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and 'Specially for Children. She welcomes new patients.

Dr. Jack Moncrief specializes in adult nephrology. Dr. Moncrief is rated 4.0 stars out of 5 by his patients. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.

Dr. Harry Goss is an adult nephrologist. Dr. Goss accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. He attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and subsequently trained at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas for residency. He is affiliated with The Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC) and Seton Healthcare Family. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Timothy Hines practices adult nephrology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Hines takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. His professional affiliations include Seton Medical Center Austin, the University Medical Center Brackenridge, and Seton Northwest Hospital.

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What is Nephrology?

Nephrology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the kidneys. Nephrologists deal with illnesses that are caused by lowered kidney function, such as certain types of hypertension. They also treat illnesses that harm the kidneys, such as acute kidney disease. Other specific diseases and disorders that are treated by a nephrologist include:

Chronic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease

Acute renal failure

Blood or protein in the urine (hematuria or proteinuria)

Kidney stones

Nephritis, or inflammation of the kidneys

Pediatric nephrologists specialize in kidney diseases and disorders affecting infants and children. They may see children for inherited kidney diseases, recurring urinary tract infections, or high blood pressure, among other problems.

A nephrologist may use lab tests, ultrasound, and biopsies to diagnose the problem for their patients. They might prescribe treatments ranging from diet changes to dialysis to transplants. Most kidney problems are chronic, meaning that they last for a long time. Thus, nephrologists get to know their patients well and may treat them for many years.